March 31st, 2008 by Evan

Here´s one showbiz partnership I didn’t see coming . . .
Kiefer Sutherland has become best mates with British band The Feeling, and will direct their next video.
The 24 actor can’t get enough of their quirky pop and has joined them for all-night tear-ups.
Frontman Dan Gillespie Sells says Kiefer, who manages bands under his own record […]

March 30th, 2008 by Evan

Don’t let Mariah Carey’s ‘Touch My Body’ being at the top spot of the iTunes singles chart fool you. Madonna still has a strong advantage over her when it comes to the album fight. Madonna’s new record ‘Hard Candy’ is currently at #3 on the iTunes album charts – based solely on pre-orders! Mariah’s ‘E=MC2’ […]

March 27th, 2008 by Evan

The Smashing Pumpkins are suing Virgin Records for selling them out to the corporate whores without the band’s permission. In the lawsuit filed on behalf of the band, it says that “(they) worked hard for over two decades to accumulate a considerable amount of goodwill in the eyes of the public” and that Virgin’s use […]

March 26th, 2008 by Evan

Franz quit their pricey pop plans
Franz Ferdinand’s bid to go pop has gone bust after they scrapped pricey sessions with Girls Aloud’s producer.
Frontman Alex Kapranos and the band turned to Brian Higgins for some gloss. But with his bill running into five figures a source said: “The sessions didn’t pan out as expected.”
Franz have now […]

March 25th, 2008 by Evan

 

He may have been kicked out of American Idol early but that’s not going to stop former stripper David Hernandez’s hopes of making a name for himself. It’s being said that David has gone to the Big Apple to audition for the cast of Broadway’s ‘Rent’. Paparazzi caught up to the Idol castoff and […]

March 24th, 2008 by Evan

3 men filed a $15 million lawsuit on Friday which claims that Kid Rock and 6 members of the group Boo-Yaa Tribe assaulted them after they asked for autographs. The alleged incident took place back in 2006 outside Hollywood hotspot Teddy’s at the Roosevelt Hotel. According to the suit, Carlos Bonilla, Michael Medlin and […]

March 24th, 2008 by Evan

Jeff Penalty, the second replacement vocalist for punk upstarts the Dead Kennedys, has left the band in a “not amicable split.”
Jeff explained the situation:
“It’s likely that, if asked, the band will attribute my departure to scheduling conflicts brought about by my documentary work, but in reality it’s a tediously long story involving personality conflicts, creative […]

March 22nd, 2008 by Evan

It seems that the Jonas Brothers have caught the reality bug. The Hollywood Reporter is saying that the band of brothers will star in their own reality TV show soon. The show is tentatively titled ‘Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream’ and it will provide an intimated look at Kevin, Joe and Nick on their current […]

March 21st, 2008 by Evan

It hasn’t even come out yet but Madonna’s new album ‘Hard Candy’ is already on the number 18 spot on the Amazon best sellers list for CDs. On the other hand, Mariah Carey’s new release ‘E=MC2’ is not even in the top 100 and it’s coming out half a month before Madonna’s album will. Mariah […]

March 20th, 2008 by Evan

Jack White and his other band, The Raconteurs, recently announced that they are going to release their sophomore album on March 25 – that’s less than a week from today! According to the band’s website, they’re foregoing the corporate norms and trying to get the music everywhere from corporate stores to indie stores to […]

March 20th, 2008 by Evan

Supergrass were Caught By The Fuzz yesterday as cops pulled the plug on a London busking session.
The boys in blue feared for crowd safety as hundreds of fans packed London’s Covent Garden to see a set by the lads in aid of homeless charity Crisis.
The duo of Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey – performing under […]

March 19th, 2008 by Evan

Madonna debuted her first single ‘4 Minutes (To Save the World)’ from her upcoming album ‘Hard Candy’ in a new Sunsilk commercial on Monday. The Queen of Pop first appeared on the Sunsilk ‘Life Can’t Wait’ Campaign alongside Marilyn Monroe and Shakira. Now, she’s be the sole focus of the brand’s new styling product […]

March 18th, 2008 by Evan

If you were to make a decision between joining American Idol or helping a group of orphans in Honduras, which would you chose? Soft-spoken Idol wannabe Jason Castro, a junior at Texas A&M, was inducted into the Aggie Men’s Club, an organization that provides a “social atmosphere of Christian fellowship and brotherhood this past fall. […]

March 17th, 2008 by Evan

Kid Rock went back to the Waffle House earlier this week but don’t worry, he wasn’t there to beat any one up. The rocker was popped last October at a Waffle House after getting into a fight with a guy over a girl. Kid was there this week, although not the same one, to play […]

March 17th, 2008 by Evan

With all the rescheduling that has been going on, would it still be a surprise if it’s confirmed that Eddie Van Halen is back in rehab? According to recent reports, the 53-year old rocker is currently receiving treatment in San Antonio, Texas. It was a bust up with his son and band mate, 17-year […]

March 17th, 2008 by Evan

Singer Josh Groban was spotted when he made a stop by Urth Caffe on Tuesday. The 27-year old sing had a tour scheduled in South Africa. Unfortunately, some logistical difficulties have come up leading to the postponement of the first concert originally slated for March 16 as conflicts with the tour promoter in South Africa […]

March 16th, 2008 by Evan

New single from OneRepublic’s album DREAMING OUT LOUD
“Stop And Stare”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhpqXbndFvQ

March 15th, 2008 by Evan

The benefit of having someone you know well introduce you is that there are a lot of good stories to tell. The disadvantage of such is that there are a lot of really juicy stories to tell to. Upon introducing Madonna at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Monday night, Justin […]

March 14th, 2008 by Evan

Rolling Stone is reporting that the likely headliners to this summer’s Lollapalooza are none other than Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails. Really? This is a great lineup if you ask me. That is, if this had been the lineup 10 years ago. Sure, they’re new albums are successful, but then again, they released them online […]

March 13th, 2008 by Evan

‘LA Ink’ star Kat Von D and Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx are dating! This picture came from their individual MySpace pages and the caption accompanying the pic on Von D’s page reads “Never thought I’d fall in love like THIS. He OWNS my heart.” The Motley Crue front man is 50 years old and […]

March 12th, 2008 by Evan

The bar where American Idol contestant Carly Smithson used to work at doesn’t want her back, not because she was a crappy employee but because they want her to win. Some of her co-workers at popular San Diego Irish bar The Field says that Carly is easy-going and good-natured. Her specialty as the bartender was […]

March 11th, 2008 by Evan

Avril Lavigne kicked off her world tour in Canada on Thursday night. And if the ticket sales are anything to go by, you know it sucked. But if you’re still an Avril believer, the reviewer for the Victoria Times Colonist who admitted to liking her music only had this to say: “For the most part, […]

March 10th, 2008 by Evan

Well, the votes were cast and the results are in. Last Thuesday’s episode of American Idol had many fans rejoicing - and a few sad.
The revealing of American Idol’s Top 12 meant four more contestants had to be cut. Leaving the ladies were Kady Malloy and Asia’h Epperson (a tad bit of a […]

March 10th, 2008 by Evan

After moving from a 7,000 capacity venue to a 1,200 capacity venue, Sum 41 did another venue change as the scheduled concert slated for The Cunard Centre, Pier 23 on March 8 has been moved next door to Heritage Hall, Pier 21 (1055 Marginal Road) on the same day. The tickets for The Cunard Centre […]

March 7th, 2008 by Evan

Former Stone Temple Pilots front man Scott Weiland was arrested last November and booked for driving under the influence of a drug. Early last month, the rocker entered a rehab facility. He has since completed a 28-day stint in rehab and is now out as confirmed by his attorney Tony Brooklier. Brooklier says that Scott […]

March 6th, 2008 by Evan

Canadian judge allowed ‘blowing in the face’ evidence in a Driving Under the Influence case against Nickleback lead singer, Chad Kroeger, real name Chad Robert Turton.
Kroeger’s defense claimed the evidence to be unconstitutional, which the Judge acknowledged, but still ruled that it could be accepted. He claimed ‘The nature of the breach can best […]

March 5th, 2008 by Evan

Nicole Scherzinger just came back to the Pussycat Dolls and then another has to go. Sources say that Carmit Bachar has “gone on to pursue other projects”. No matter what happens, it looks like PCD is going to remain a 5-girl group – unless of course they do another reality show to replace Carmit. I […]

March 5th, 2008 by Evan

 

American Idol is definitely for everyone – whether you’re a reject or a convict, this show is for you! AI finalist Amanda Overmyer falls into the second category as she once plead guilty to a DUI back in October 2006 near her hometown of Mulberry, Indiana. She received a suspended sentence of 60 days and […]

March 3rd, 2008 by Evan

Kid Rock says he’s not guilty of battery. He was charged with such in an incident in October at a Waffle House in Atlanta.
Kid, a.k.a. Robert James Ritchie, wasn’t in court but left matters to his attorney Darryl Cohen. Cohen entered the not guilty plea.
Kid and five members of his posse were […]

March 3rd, 2008 by Evan

Rihanna once again proves that she’s a good girl gone bad when she performed on stage in a red and black number at the RDS Arena on Wednesday in Dublin, Ireland. This was the Barbadian singer’s first performance after she shook up the internet with the recent pool shots of her and Chris Brown having […]